Brian and Shoshana Wulf Climbing communities are built by the climbers who show up, build friendships, care for the places they climb, and find ways to give back to the community. Brian and Shoshana Wulf demonstrate these values through their approach to climbing and...

As the climbing community grows, a new wave of advocates is shaping the future of the sport. Such climbers bring invaluable perspectives to climbing, approaching the sport with enthusiasm, creativity, and modern perspectives on nature and community. Jacqueline Frist...

If you’ve ever climbed in east Alabama, chances are you’ve been impacted by the Machen family. Carrie Machen, owner of Gadrock and SCC advocate, has played a massive role in introducing the Gadsden community to the sport. How did you start climbing? “I started...

A powerhouse in the climbing training world, Arno Ilgner is a Nashville local whose longstanding relationship with the sport has led him through a lifetime of enjoyment. “I was disillusioned with the music I was studying in high school. That got me engaged with a...

Local Legend: Annie Jones For Annie Jones, climbing is a way to reconnect—with the outdoors, with community, and with herself. Her climbing journey began while living in Zion National Park. After being introduced to climbing, she simply kept trying it, eventually...

SCC Local Legend: Jonathan Wheeler For Jonathan Wheeler, climbing started the same way it does for so many of us—with one invitation and a willingness to give it a try. While visiting King's Bluff during college with a few friends, Jonathan happened to run into a...

Local Legend: Brandon Hill Some people build community by introducing friends to climbing. Others build it by showing up year after year, lending a hand wherever it's needed, and helping every event feel a little more welcoming. If you've attended an SCC competition...

SCC Local Legend: Dorothy Sedovic     Every climber has a story about how they found the sport. Sometimes it begins with a lifelong dream, and sometimes it's as simple as wandering into a climbing gym out of curiosity. For Dorothy Sedovic, one visit to the climbing...

Local Legends: Clay Caragianes   Every Climber has a story about how they found the sport. For some, it starts with a friend, a family member, or an adventure. For Clay Caragianes, it all started with a first date. What began as an introduction to climbing...